How To Fix VBC_UI135 - Application metadata is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBC_UI - Applicaton Management UI Message Class

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Application metadata is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBC_UI135 - Application metadata is missing ?

  The SAP error message "VBC_UI135 Application metadata is missing" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or SAP UI5 applications. This error indicates that the application is unable to retrieve the necessary metadata required for its operation, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Metadata: The application may not have the required metadata files, or the metadata files may be incorrectly configured.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that provides the metadata might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata.
  Network Issues: There could be network issues preventing the application from accessing the metadata.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, cached data can lead to inconsistencies, causing the application to fail to retrieve the correct metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check OData Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the relevant OData service is activated for the system and